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One of Europe's most spectacular caves, with stalagmite-rich chambers and an underground lake, visited by train and boat.
These GROTTES are among the most beautiful in Europe. Nestling between Pau and Lourdes, they offer an enchanting underground world, sublimated by careful lighting. During a 1h20 guided tour, you'll cross a mountain carved out by water over the centuries, admire astonishing limestone formations, descend 250 steps to an underground river for a boat ride and a return trip on the little train. These GROTTES, open since 1903 and straddling the Pyrénées-Atlantiques and Hautes-Pyrénées departments, are a unique experience!
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Quality Tourism. Dates 2024: February 12 to March 8, open Monday to Thursday, visits at 2.30pm and 4pm, Friday at 2.30pm. March 25 to October 30, open 7/7: March 25 to July 7, 9am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 5pm. July 8 to August 25, 9am to 6pm. August 26 to October 30, 9am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 5pm. Last visit 30 min. before closing time. Tickets on site, except for groups (by prior arrangement). Free for children under 3. Adults: €17. Children (aged 4 to 12): €12. Groups (10 people or more): adult: €14.50, child (aged 4 to 12): €10.50. School groups: adults: €14.50, teenagers (aged 13 to 17): €11.50, children (aged 4 to 12): €10.50, 1 accompanying adult free for every 10 paying children or teenagers. Guided tour (duration: approx. 1h20). Catering (terrace snack bar). Gift store. Picnic room. Ample free parking. Strollers not allowed in caves.
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Located in Saint-Pé-De-Bigorre, the Grottes de Betharram is a natural site well worth a visit. A visit here is an opportunity to discover an impressive underground world. Rich in concretions and boasting superb chambers, the caves are sublimely illuminated. You're sure to be amazed as you explore the lower part, with a descent of the 80 m chasm and the discovery of the riverbed. Your visit continues with a boat trip, followed by a ride on the little train, to take in the wonders of the caves. Throughout your escapade, your guide will tell you all about the history of this site, first discovered in 1819. Note that only the upper part of the caves is accessible to people with physical disabilities. A restaurant with terrace is also available on site for a gourmet break. There's also a store selling a wide range of souvenirs. A picnic room and free parking complete the site's facilities. A good address for an unforgettable adventure!
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La visite dure 1h20 l'intérieur est vraiment magnifique.
Le bateau permet de faire une petite pause et le train et une superbe attraction de fin.
Toutefois je retire une étoile pour la boutique et surtout la partie snack qui est juste scandaleuse !.
Les prix sont excessifs pour du congelé. D'ailleurs nous avions pris des croque-monsieur qui étaient encore congelé au milieu.
Les crêpes au "chocolat" écoeurantes. C'était du chocolat liquide et bien chimique...
Et pour couronner le tout ... Le service déplorable et désagréable. On avait la sensation d'embêter... Déjà des erreurs sur la commande. Ou un temps d'attente long pour faire décongeler. On venait nous débarrasser avant d'avoir fini tout en nous faisant sentir qu'il était temps de partir. D'ailleurs c'est ce qui a était "fermement" demandé aux trois tables.
C'est dommage car ça gâche la fin d'une extraordinaire visite !